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PARENT/GUARDIAN CONFERENCES <br /> School-wide parent/guardian conferences are scheduled in late November or early <br /> December of the school year. The school monthly calendar and notification by the <br /> principal will alert parents/guardians of the set dates. At this time, questions about the <br /> student's work, class assignments, etc. may be discussed. If another conference is <br /> necessary, it will be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time. Parent/teacher conferences <br /> are strongly encouraged. If at any time parents/guardians have any questions about their <br /> children, they should not hesitate to contact the teacher. <br /> PARENT/GUARDIAN OPEN HOUSE <br /> Open House will be conducted during the first few weeks of the school year. <br /> Parents/guardians are encouraged to meet the teacher(s) and to learn about their child's <br /> schedule, curriculum and instruction, etc. You will receive notification of the date and time <br /> shortly after school begins. <br /> HOMEWORK <br /> Because education is a lifelong process which extends beyond the school, it is important that <br /> students recognize that learning occurs in the home and community. <br /> Homework is an essential and important means of teaching the necessary skills of <br /> independent study and learning outside the school. A broad definition of homework is <br /> considered here to include not only written work but also related activities such as viewing <br /> specific television programs,news reporting, recreational reading, and other activities which <br /> are related to classroom work,but which are assigned to be done at home. Speak to your <br /> child's teacher if your child is struggling with homework for an extended period of time. <br /> REASONS FOR HOMEWORK <br /> • to complete work started in class <br /> • to expand and/or enrich regular class work <br /> • to build interest in reading and learning <br /> • to make up work missed due to absence <br /> • to encourage parent/guardian awareness of student learning <br /> • to provide an opportunity to pursue special interest or ability areas <br /> • to increase learning time <br /> • to build self-discipline <br /> • to foster skills or organization and an independent approach to learning through <br /> research <br /> The following time chart is the minimum homework requirement: <br /> Grade Level Daily Requirement <br /> Kindergarten 15 minutes <br /> Grades 1 and 2 30 minutes <br /> 20 <br />